Bio-based plastics study inaccurate
A recent study that discovered no bio-based plastics are fully sustainable was based on out-of-date information and contained significant inaccuracies,…
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Food and drink manufacturing degrees
A new university degree specialising in food and drink manufacturing will revolutionise the delivery of engineering into the industry, says…
Edible meat coating: ‘Invisible’ film coating to extend meat shelf life
A research firm is beginning to create an ‘invisible’ film coating for meat to extend shelf life in order to…
There’s no use of bio-based plastics in commercial or under development: Study
There are no bio-based plastics currently in commercial use or under development that are fully sustainable, says a new study.…
Edible food packaging technology dissolves in water
A company has developed a food packaging technology that dissolves when exposed to water. US-based MonoSol said that their edible…
Listeria outbreak caused by cheese
A cheese product has been recognised as the cause of spreading listeria across eleven US states and has been associated…
A UK company has created a film that is said to extend fruit and vegetable shelf-life by ‘two to five days’
UK-based Sirane’s generated the Sira-Flex Resolve film, which is a natural bio-polymer made from plants, aims to extend shelf life…
X-ray systems replacing metal detection equipment for safer products
X-ray systems are replacing metal detection equipment due to growing regulatory and consumer demands for safer products. According to Eagle…
Baking enzyme developed to increase bread shelf life
A baking enzyme has been developed in order to increase the shelf life of bread by up to two weeks.…
Skin Care Tips for Women
Moisturize your skin One of the most important skin care tips for women is to keep your skin hydrated and…